MCCGP Podcast

Wednesday April 6, 2022 Ramadan 5, 1443   Ramadan Post-Fajr Halaqa on Maqasid al-Sawn (The Objectives of Fasting) Second and third virtues of Fasting: Expiation of sins and breaking one's passions or desires

Tuesday April 5, 2022 Ramadan 4, 1443   The Fourth Aphorism: ’Rest yourself from self-direction (tadbir), for what Someone Else has carried out on your behalf, do not you yourself undertake to do it'.

Monday April 4, 2022 Ramadan 3, 1443   The Third Aphorism: ‘Prior intentions cannot pierce the walls of predestined Decrees'

Tuesday April 5, 2022 Ramadan 4, 1443   Ramadan Post-Fajr Halaqa on Maqasid al-Sawn (The Objectives of Fasting) Virtues of Fasting and first virtue: Elevation of one's rank/degrees - Continued

Saturday April 2, 2022 Ramadan 1, 1443   The First Aphorism: ‘One of the signs of relying on one’s own deeds is the loss of hope when a downfall occurs.’

Monday April 4, 2022 Ramadan 3, 1443   Ramadan Post-Fajr Halaqa on Maqasid al-Sawn (The Objectives of Fasting) Virtues of Fasting and first virtue: Elevation of one's rank/degrees - Continued

Sunday April 3, 2022 Ramadan 2, 1443   The Second Aphorism: ‘Your desire for isolation (tajrid), even though Allah has put you in the world to gain a living, is a hidden passion. And your desire to gain a living in the world even though Allah has put you in isolation, is a comedown from supreme aspiration.’

Sunday April 3, 2022 Ramadan 2, 1443   Ramadan Post-Fajr Halaqa on Maqasid al-Sawn (The Objectives of Fasting) Virtues of Fasting and first virtue: Elevation of one's rank/degrees

Friday April 1, 2022 Planting the Seeds of Taqwa in Ramadan. Fasting in Ramadan is meant to train us to exercise taqwa (Godfearingness). How do we get the most out of fasting so we get more out of it besides hunger and thirst?

Saturday April 2, 2022 Ramadan 1, 1443   Ramadan Post-Fajr Halaqa on Maqasid al-Sawn (The Objectives of Fasting) Introduction and Biography of the author - 'Izz b. 'Abd al-Salam.

Friday March 25, 2022 In the conclusion to Module II this episode covers the detailed Fiqh of fasting, looking at: intention, things that break the fast, what does not break the fast, miscellaneous issues in fasting, I'tikaf rulings, and the spiritual dimensions of fasting. Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html The slides and notes for this class ar...

Friday March 25, 2022 The Power of Du'a. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said 'Supplication is the weapon of the believer.' How do we maximize the power of Du'a? What are the etiquettes of Du'a and how can we draw nearer to Allah through Du'a?

Sunday March 27, 2022 This episode looks at the genesis of the Ansar; how Islam reached the people of Yathrib, the tribal conflicts between the Aws and the Khazraj, and who the earliest converts in Yathrib were.

Sunday March 20, 2022 After covering the first tragedy in the "Year of Sadness," the death of Abu Talib, this episode discusses the second and third tragedies: the death of Sayyida Khadija and the response of the Thaqif tribe in Ta'if when the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) went there to invite them to Islam. It also explores his return to Mecca and his effort to present Islam to the...

Friday March 18, 2022 Connecting with the Quran. A pre-Ramadan reminder to reconnect with the Quran in the month of the Quran.

Friday March 18, 2022 Fiqh of Fasting (according to the school of Imam Abu Hanifa) Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html The slides and notes for this class are available at: https://bit.ly/3Jx3eW8 Watch this episode on MCCGP's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/zswX8A8r40Y Donate to support this and other programming at MCCGP: http://mccgp.org/donat...

Sunday March 13, 2022 This episode examines Quraysh's boycott of Banu Hashim and Banu Muttalib and what caused it and how was it ended, and discusses two major tragedies in the 'Year of Sadness': the death of Abu Talib and Khadija.

Friday March 11, 2022 The final episode of Module II discusses the practical way of learning Fiqh (Law), the seven ranks of Mujtahids, and the rulings of taking from multiple schools of law (talfiq) and seeking fatwas. Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html The slides and notes for this class are available at: https://bit.ly/3KxY7Fl Watch this episod...

Friday March 11, 2022 Weak Iman: Symptoms, Causes, and Cures As we approach Ramadan, how can we prepare our hearts for receiving the month? We prepare by addressing the state of our hearts and working to strengthen our Iman.

Wednesday March 9, 2022 This episode discusses the meanings of the sixth Aya of the Sura: "The path of those on whom You have bestowed Your favor; not of those who have incurred wrath; nor of those who are astray".

Wednesday March 9, 2022 This session addresses the following questions that were sent anonymously: 0:00 - Introduction 0:54 - Question 1: Is it permissible to eat something that was cooked in alcohol? 9:37 - Question 2: What are the exceptions that permit backbiting? 25:42 - Question 3: If any impurity (secretion, menstrual blood, etc) stains your clothes, will washing them in the washing machine...

Friday March 4, 2022 War, Peace, and Human Conflict, World War III? With the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in the news and in our thoughts, how do we as Muslims understand the big picture of what is going on? What lessons do we derive from the conflict and most importantly, how do we as Muslims respond in a way that is pleasing to Allah?

Friday March 4, 2022 This episode examines the obligation of the non-Mujtahid in matters of Islamic law. How does one follow qualified scholarship? How are differences of opinion a mercy? What is the scriptural and rational basis for following qualified scholarship? What is proper methodology for learning Fiqh (Islamic law)? Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificat...

Sunday March 6, 2022 After discussing the two migrations to Abyssinia, this episode looks at the conversion of two important individuals in the sixth year after revelation: Sayyiduna Hamza b. Abd al-Muttalib and Sayyiduna 'Umar b. al-Khattab (Allah be pleased with them both).

Friday February 25, 2022 The Miraculous Night Journey and Ascent. A reflection on the Isra' and Mi'raj that took place in the month of Rajab, what took place before it, and some of the timeless lessons it has for us.